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Celebrate the athletic grace and mythic imagination of Belle Époque Paris with this original La Vie Parisienne cover from March 4, 1911. Known for blending classical references with modern flair, the magazine was at the forefront of early 20th-century French illustration and fashion. Founded in 1863 and transformed in the early 1900s under Charles Saglio, La Vie Parisienne became a cornerstone of Parisian visual culture. This playful scene, titled La Belle Nausicaa à Phéacie-Plage, is signed by artist W. Howard Bensel, whose elegant compositions often captured the theatrical beauty of women in motion. Inspired by Homeric myth and set in a whimsical beach landscape, the cover shows Nausicaa and her attendants playing ball in flowing Grecian tunics, their movements full of energy and charm. The scene borrows from ancient legend while placing it squarely in the modern world of seaside leisure and fashion. With its soft palette of coral, blue, and cream, the illustration evokes both classical elegance and the spirit of 1910s Paris. A striking example of literary imagination filtered through the lens of French style, this original cover is perfect for collectors who appreciate vintage illustration, classical motifs, and the timeless play between myth and modernity.
Size: 13.25" x 10.0"
Artist: W. Howard Bensel
Condition: Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.
* Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.
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